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New RVG 6500 intraoral sensor adds wireless functionalityThe RVG 6500 intraoral sensor from Carestream Dental features wireless radiography capabilities and iPad integration.
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Technique: Solving four problems with one workflowRestoring single molars is a common indication for most clinicians placing implants, but that doesn’t mean it’s straightforward.
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Clinical Benefits of the PRAMA Implant for Improved Soft and Hard Tissue MaintenanceCritical to an implant’s long-term success is tissue stability. We take a deep dive into implant design and how to improve maintenance for implant success.
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How To Use Bioactivity With Exceptional EstheticsA demonstration of how using Pulpdent’s Activa Presto presents a new paradigm for the “Sandwich Technique” in restorative dentistry.
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The ultimate guide to becoming a complete dentistThe distinguished team of dentists behind The Dawson Academy show dentists how they can add value to their patients and practice by implementing the concepts, techniques and skills presented. This column challenges dentists to recognize the clinical deficiencies that prevent them from achieving their personal and professional goals. The learning points in each piece demonstrate how to improve a clinical aspect of the practice which, in turn, will create increased efficiency, predictability and profitability.
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The complete guide to simplifying your practice's transition to paperlessWhatever your practice goals may be, the platform that is built to grow upon is key to success. Practices are bought and sold quite often, but it is every practitioner’s dream to build their own. When dentists get to build their own practice the right way using modern equipment and materials, their future plans will be much better served. The same is true for their computer system and their future technology goals, which includes going to a paperless office by 2014.
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Putting on a showTHE SET-UP “Dr. Garry Bey describes the challenges of doing a live patient demonstration. His enthusiasm for endodontics and passion for his chosen instrumentation and obturation system are contagious." -Dr. Richard E. Mounce, team lead When I was asked if I would perform a root canal in front of a live audience at the 2009 Greater New York Dental Meeting (GNYDM), my first inclination was, “Wow, how exciting!”
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Why service beats product and why that matters in your dental practiceLast winter, my 2012 Mercedes convertible decided it did not like the cold weather.
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How to: Graft an extraction socketGrafting extraction sockets is essential for successful regeneration of bone. Research has shown that only 30% bone growth occurs in sockets that aren’t grafted compared to up to 60% bone growth in sockets that are grafted.
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Dental laboratory event calendarIn her September 2013 article for DLP, Carol Pilmer noted the importance of pursuing continuing education opportunities for every lab technician and owner.
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The Selective Caries Approach with Lou Graham, DDS[Earn 1 credit via Catapult Education] Join Founder of Catapult Education Lou Graham, DDS, as he explores the Selective Caries Approach and how it can best serve patients.
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Get them backTechnological advancements have improved virtually every aspect of dentistry in recent decades, from implants to digital x-rays, from orthodontics to bone grafting. The way most of us communicate with our patients, however, has remained essentially unchanged throughout the better part of the last century. Yet patient communication is a significant business driver for our practices-it’s at least as important, arguably more so, than the high-tech procedures we all perform on a daily basis. Generic isn’t good enough
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Dental Products Report's Technique Touch-Ups 2022Experts from across the industry share their favorite tips, tricks, and solutions to make dental care better for patients and easier for you.
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What are you grateful for?Taking a few moments to think about all the things worth being grateful for right now can help put a challenging year in perspective.
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Do you know what tobacco use is doing to your patientThe Set-Up “Tobacco use has been associated with a variety of diseases including periodontal diseases. In this article, Dr. Ryder addresses ways in which the dental team can play a significant role in improving the patient’s overall health,” Dr. Peter O. Cabrera, Team Lead
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How self-etch adhesives can help prevent sensitivityAs patients’ expectations for both the form and function of their dental restorations increase, clinicians must be prepared to perform high-quality work that meets patients’ high standards and keeps them comfortable.
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4 simple steps to follow to decide whether or not to give a bonus in the dental practiceAs the holidays approach and the calendar year comes to a close, one word begins entering conversation: bonuses.
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Ultradent's Ultra-Etch, Opalescence and VALOFrom its humble beginnings 30 years ago in Dr. Dan Fischer’s basement, to its current position as a leader in dental products research and innovation, Ultradent Products Inc. is the focus of this month’s article. Ultradent was formed after Dr. Fischer realized that profound hemostasis was imperative for quality operative dentistry.
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Creating strong, durable provisionalsThe rising demand for elective and implant-based dental treatments has led to a direct increase in the use of temporary restorations.1 Properly fitted and reliable, patients benefit from the utility and esthetics that provisional materials offer.1 Further, dentists rely on provisionals to prevent deterioration of hard and soft tissues of the oral cavity while patients await the definitive restoration.1
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You and Your Lab: High-quality restoratives, every timeAll dentists want to deliver the finest quality service to their patients, every time. But when choosing a laboratory partner, how can you be confident the lab will produce to your expectations for every case, every day? Dr. Ken W. Waddell of Portland, Ore., took a page from the successful businessman’s handbook and sought out a lab with the highest credentials-international quality-management credentials-to ensure he provides his patients with consistent, safe and high-quality restorations. In fact, Dr.
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Bench Mastery: To press, or not to press? [VIDEO]The first thing you hear of from some colleagues is usually: Why should I press when I’m much faster with the layering technique?
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Exploring average patient cost per practiceSikka Software is a twelve-year-old company in the dental industry that provides apps to optimize the dental businesses. In this article, Sikka Software President and CEO Vijay Sikka outlines a recent study examining the average patient cost per practice.
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The art of scramblingYou may not be a football fan, but hang in here for a minute with the analogy, because there are some important dental “plays” that you can implement when you have a change in your schedule.
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Make it a team effortNovember 2010 | Dental Products Report When we started our practice from scratch 25 years ago, we worked out of a one-room operatory. Computers were not yet high on our priority list, but within a short while we obtained a computer for administrative tasks and eventually grew to using practice management software on a more robust computer network.
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A new class of CAD/CAM materialDentists with chairside CAD/CAM systems often rely on ceramic blocks to deliver adequate strength and esthetics, as well as to maintain polish and luster over time. Meanwhile, composite blocks are used less frequently, even though their reduced chipping make them easier to mill, and the material’s familiarity to the dentist makes them easier to handle. Additionally, composite blocks offer the ability to deform under a load without breaking.
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Security at risk: Data storage no small task for dental practicesHealthcare data is always going to be at risk. Breaches continue to grab all of the headlines, and dental providers are exposed to the same risk.
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How to create accurate impressions that enable drastic makeovers using 3M ESPE Imprint 3 VPS material [VIDEO]When it comes to clear aligner treatment, accurate impressions matter. 3M™ ESPE™ Imprint™ 3 VPS Impression Material for clear aligners can help you achieve those accurate impressions, giving patients the final results they’re after.
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Bait-and-switch dentistryI recently bumped into a patient that I had seen in my office only once about 15 years ago. “I owe you an apology," he said. "Let me tell you my story. Do you remember when I came to you?" How could I forget? That visit was permanently etched in my memory.
